Section 10 of 18, Hebridean Way
Blathaisbhal to Borgh
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NF 894 710. Finish: NF 914 800. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On sections 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, not this one. The details are on their pages.
Up and down
About 324 m of climbing and 325 m of descent; highest point 162 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blathaisbhal.
- Bus stop
- Blashaval, 100 m from the start. Directions NF 893 709
Getting back
The section finishes at Borgh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Berneray Ferry Terminal, 140 m from the finish. Directions NF 915 799
Planning the Hebridean Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
- Walkhighlands describes the Hebridean Way, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 45% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 5 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 121 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), starting 4.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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